Mr Kitsumbire, 58, who served as third deputy
prime minister of the Kingdom two years ago, was picked from the kingdom
offices in Kasese Town on Monday afternoon by detectives from the
Inspectorate of Government head office in Kampala.

He was taken to Fort Portal Police Station, where he is currently being held.

Efforts to reach the information minister, Mr
Patrick Nyamunungu, were futile as his known phone numbers were switched
off. However, a source close to the minister, speaking on conditions of
anonymity, said: “Detectives told us that he forged academic papers but
could not give us details.”

Western region Police spokesperson Bakari Muga
confirmed the detention but could not comment on the matter, saying it
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